Tekken 8’s current character roster will probably end up looking minuscule by the time the DLC for the game releases. So let’s walk you through everything we know about Tekken 8 DLC characters and Bandai Namco’s plans.
While the starting roster is always a hot topic of conversation in a fighting game – especially one as prestigious as Tekken 8 – there will always be a keen eye on future additions. Most fighting titles nowadays continue to receive backing in the form of DLC additions.
This helps to keep the roster looking stacked and the game feels fresher. Mortal Kombat 1 already has extensive DLC plans in place, for instance. So what is Tekken 8 going to do once it’s released? Let’s find out.
Tekken 8 DLC leaks & rumors
One thing is for sure, Tekken 8 will be getting DLC once the full game is out.
This was confirmed by Katsuhiro Harada himself – Director of the game and a long-time talent working behind the scenes on the franchise.
In a tweet discussing guest stars, Harada said that the team “Do not plan to develop guest characters first.” This inadvertently implies that DLC is coming, but they won’t be focusing their efforts on outsider characters such as Mortal Kombat 1’s Homelander or Peacemaker DLC.
We do not plan to develop guest characters first.First of all, we are concentrating on “having more early Roasters” than other fighting game titles(In other words, increase the initial number of default characters).Even if we think about guest characters, it will be after the… https://t.co/i13pAYvoKk
— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN) July 24, 2023
However, fans recently discovered a now-hidden video on Bandai Namco’s YouTube page with the alleged title “‘TEKKEN 8 – DLC 1 Josie Rizal Reveal & Gameplay Trailer,” which indicates that Josie Rizal might be one of the fighters on the DLC roster.
If we do learn more information about the DLC, we’ll be sure to update this guide and give you the latest on Tekken DLC.